Quality Assurance Co-Ordinator

A leading Trading/Brokerage company operating in the primary and secondary protein sector is seeking to fill the role of Quality Assurance Co-Ordinator. The company trades internationally, primarily in pork, beef, lamb, poultry, and fish products, serving the Processing and Food Service sectors.

Benefits:

• Early Finish: 2pm finish on Fridays
• Annual Leave: 20 days annual leave, plus up to 3 additional ‘company days off’ depending on how Christmas falls. After 5 years of full employment, employees receive 1 additional day of annual leave for every 5 years worked.
• Biennial Medical Consultation: Free medical consultation every second year with the company’s appointed Medical Practice upon commencement of full-time employment.
• Income Protection Insurance: After 3 full years of employment, employees are entitled to free participation in the Company’s Income Protection scheme.
• Death in Service Benefit: After 3 full years of employment, employees are entitled to free participation in the Company’s Death in Service Benefit Scheme.
• Pension Contribution: 3% of salary in pension contribution after probation.

Nature of Work:
Reporting primarily to the Quality Manager, responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensuring adherence to a robust Quality Assurance program based on internationally recognized standards.
• Maintaining and improving quality standards to meet annual audit and certification criteria.
• Developing a clear understanding of company processes and transactions to identify improvements and efficiencies.
• Traveling to both suppliers and clients as necessary.
• Producing weekly, monthly, and quarterly Quality reports.
• Completing customer paperwork requests.
• Managing supplier approvals in accordance with quality procedures.
• Investigating customer complaints in a timely manner.
• Managing product specifications.
• Conducting quality and process checks of trade contracts.
• Performing regular internal audits of the Quality and ERP System.
• Assisting in the development and maintenance of Quality Documentation and SOPs.
• Conducting training sessions to educate employees on quality standards, processes, and best practices.
• Championing a culture of quality and continuous improvement within the company.
• Taking a hands-on approach to employment responsibilities.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Candidates with experience and/or a relevant third-level qualification.
• A working knowledge of BRC standards, HACCP, and Food Legislation is an advantage.
• Mentoring and suitable training will be provided to assist in the role.